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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.64, 317.40 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.64, 317.40 and 150.59 is: 225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.64 : 317.40 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.64/317.40 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.64x = 317.40 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.64x = 47,797.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,797.27/211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.84

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